Shift offers free house cleaning for AI training data
Shift offers free NYC house cleaning in exchange for AI training data, promising anonymization while expanding globally.
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How video helps build robot brains for physical AI
Anaxi Labs crowdsources human-scale videos to train robot brains, addressing physical AI's data scarcity with egocentric industrial and household scenarios.
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SwitchBot launches Kata Friends AI pets that learn and grow with you
SwitchBot launches Noa and Niko, two $700 AI pets with on-device LLMs that learn your behavior, respond to emotion, and require a monthly subscription — complete with vet-style health check-ups.
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MIT Researchers Develop 3D-Printed Y-Zipper for Rapid Structural Transitions
MIT researchers develop 3D-printed Y-Zipper that transforms structures from flexible to rigid in seconds, with potential applications in robotics, construction, and aerospace.
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Ecovacs W3 Winbot Window Cleaning Robot Review: A Game-Changer for Large Windows
Ecovacs' W3 Winbot window cleaning robot is a self-sufficient, portable solution for cleaning large windows without needing a ladder.
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Mammotion SPINO S1 Pro pool robot climbs out to charge as Kickstarter offers $1,000 discount
Mammotion’s SPINO S1 Pro pool-cleaning robot can climb out to charge via its AutoShoreCharge dock, and early backers can lock in a $1,000 discount with a refundable $50 deposit ahead of the April 28 Kickstarter launch.
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Sony’s Ace Robot Masters Table Tennis, Defeats Top-Ranked Players in Competitive Matches
Sony’s AI-powered table tennis robot, Ace, defeats top-ranked players, showcasing advancements in embodied AI and robotics.
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Humanoid robot sets half-marathon record in China
Honor's humanoid robot finished a half-marathon in 50:26, beating the human world record by 7 minutes and signaling rapid advances in autonomous robotics.
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Samsung’s project luna companion might succeed where ballie failed
Samsung unveiled Project Luna, a round‑screen AI companion concept at Milan Design Week 2026, aiming to shift its home AI strategy from personal assistants to a communal, device‑spanning experience after the stalled…
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Cadence and Nvidia expand partnership to close robotics simulation gap
Cadence and Nvidia have teamed up to fuse high‑fidelity physics engines with Nvidia's Isaac and Cosmos platforms, aiming to produce more accurate robot training data and speed real‑world AI robot deployment.
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This is the most hands-off robot pool skimmer I’ve ever used
The Aiper Surfer S2 is a solar-powered robotic pool skimmer that automates surface cleaning with a 35-hour battery and random pattern movement, offering hands-off maintenance for busy pool owners.
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Ukraine's Military Robot Surge Aims to Offset Drone Risks to Soldiers
Ukraine's military is increasingly relying on robots to counter drone threats, with the Droid TW 12.7 robot playing a central role in battlefield operations.
